Monday April 4

United Arms use strong start in second game to even series with ETNA

Star sniper M.Alfieri was a key contributor in ETNA’s 4-2 opening win versus the United Arms.  The United Arms had the better start with A.Zakarian potting two first period goals, both with the help of S.Ramidez finding him in the right spot, but ultimately fell in the end by a slight margin. That didn’t stop the United Arms-from regrouping entering their second encounter. Despite falling early, the United Arms responded with the next four goals  with A.Zakarian leading the charge once more on a pair of tallies. The lead appeared to be sufficient, but it didn’t come easy in the end. ETNA did swing the momentum in their favour netting the next two tallies to pull themselves within one only to fall short.

(4)ETNA vs United Arms(2)

(4)United Arms vs ETNA(3)

Snipers left stunned on Diabetoz Angels strong finish

The Snipers must of known that the Diabetoz Angels didn’t have a good record without a point after ten games into the season. So after they won 6-0 in their first encounter, it must have been a given that all their players expected an easy two game sweep. That thought carried over for most of the second match with the Snipers netting four more straight tallies for a 4-0 lead. By that point, only eight minutes remained in the game. Any betting person would have concluded that this game was over and done with, and why not after the Diabetoz Angels gave up ten straight tallies while going scoreless. Then, something incredible happened that likely shocked both teams. With scoring efforts-from four different players, the Diabetoz Angels did the improbable by netting their four tallies in less than eight minutes to help send the game into a shootout. N.Erimos was the catalyst behind the comeback along with P.Rizkalla as both players combined with five points. Neither team did take it in the shootout, but its safe to say that the Diabetoz Angels felt a lot better about the end result than the Snipers.

(0)Diabetoz Angels vs Snipers(6)

(5)Snipers vs Diabetoz Angels(5) S.O

Assadi Classics surge late, Hungry Hippos unable to recover

The Hungry Hippos were less than three minutes to taking at least one encounter versus the Assadi Classics. Unfortunately, that final stretch didn’t turn out so well as they gave up three straight to drop a game that they felt could have gone their way. J.Rochon was the one who spoiled the party striking twice in only 30 seconds. The problem was that the Hungry Hippos couldn’t recover-from the heartbreaking loss which immediately affected them in the second match. The Assadi Classics continued-from where they left off surging with five goals in the first period alone. P.Doulis chipped in with a pair while N.Kokovidis was brilliant in the back end setting up many tallies. It was apparent that the Hungry Hippos didn’t have the drive to compete hard enough in the second game. Maybe things would have turned out differently if they could have held on to their lead in the first contest.

(6)Assadi Classics vs Hungry Hippos(4)

(2)Hungry Hippos vs Assadi Classics(7)

Bonjours High keep dominating their final frames

Everybody says you need to save your best for last. That’s been the case for Bonjours High on the large part this season. In general, the Bonjours High start a game slow and end up behind or tied entering the final frame. Then, out of nowhere, they explode with a bunch of goals to down their opponent. Both their wins against the Country Club followed the script. The first encounter was ultimately decided in the last period with D.Greco scoring twice to complete his hat trick. The Bonjours High struck five times during that stretch while doing nearly the same in the ensuing match netting four second period goals to complete another productive night. D.Gkeivelopoulos led the way in the second game as the captain came up clutch bagging two quick goals that included the winner. The Country Club just couldn’t put together four solid periods to hang with the Bonjours High.

(2)Country Club vs Bonjours High(6)

(5)Bonjours High vs Country Club(2)

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Nicholas Erimos of the Diabetoz Angels. For about eight minutes, N.Erimos was a dominant force for his club, producing three points along with a shootout goal that helped mount a remarkable comeback.